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The Old Exchange

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Because The Old Exchange is set so centrally to 5 of the 7 Stanes cycle routes and the fact that for a long time tourists have come to this area for gentle country cycles, we have had a lot of customers arrive with bikes strapped to their cars. We provide lockable storage and a bike washdown area. We are ' cycle freindly '

 

The 7 stanes is rapidly becoming the main network of off road cycling routes in Great Britain. Castle Douglas is central to 5 of the 7 routes. Why are they called the 7 stanes ? ......... Because each route has a small section of bare rock to traverse. It is always on the 'experienced' cyclers route (marked as black) but can be avoided by the many other gentler routes. click on the image to see more.........Mountain biking holidays Scotland 7 stanes
The forrestry commission have made some fantastic cycling routes around the lochs and woodland in Dumfries and galloway. These routes can be very simple or more challenging. Whatever your abilities, there is a route for you. click on the image to see more......... Cycling holiday in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway. mountain biking holidays
Kirkpatrick Macmillan, an inventor, was born in Keir (Dumfries and Galloway) in 1812. He was a blacksmith at Courthill Smithy, Keir Mill, Dumfriesshire. Kirkpatrick MacMillan developed the first rear-wheel driven safety bicycle in 1842, which allowed the rider to power the bicycle by means of pedals attached to levers and then attached to the rear wheel. This proved a success as the Hobby Horse, which was popular at the time, only provided momentum through the swinging of the riders feet back and forth. He, however, never patented his idea and it was therefore widely copied. Warning !!! do not try this bike for your - Cycling holiday in Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway first bike
Dumfries and Galloway region is an ideal location for enjoying a cycling holiday. The terrain is not as steep as the Scottish Highlands and therefore more suited to cycling, indeed along much of the 200 miles of coast, the many peaceful roads are relatively flat. The overall terrain can be described as being mainly rolling countryside with flat areas near the coast and steeper areas in the hills and glens on the higher ground - indeed Scotland in miniature If you want a holiday tha is completely geared up to cycling then why not try Galloway Cycling Holidays coast
The Old Exchange holiday accommodation, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. DG7 1TJ. - Tel. 01556 504954 e-mail mail@theoldexchange.com

 

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